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below Lake Orange spillway, in feet, a stage ii water shortage <br /> ALERT shall be deemed in effect. When a water shortage ALERT is <br /> in effect the following voluntary water restrictions are <br /> imposed: <br /> B. In the event the water level of University Lake declines to a <br /> stage III level above mean sea level, in feet, a stage III water <br /> shortage WARNING shall be deemed in effect. In the event the <br /> water level of Lake Orange declines to a stage III elevation of <br /> water below Lake Orange spillway, in feet, a stage III water <br /> shortage WARNING shall be deemed in effect, and in addition to 14 <br /> the restrictions heretofore imposed, the following moderate <br /> mandatory water restrictions shall be in effect. It shall be <br /> unlawful to use water from the public water system supplied by <br /> the Town of Hillsborough, Orange Alamance Water System or the <br /> Orange Water and Sewer Authority for the following purposes: <br /> C. In the event the water level of University Lake declines to a <br /> stage IV level above mean sea level, in feet, a stage Iv water <br /> shortage DANGER shall be deemed in effect. In the event the <br /> water level of Lake Orange declines to a stage IV elevation of <br /> water below Lake Orange spillway, in feet, a stage IV water <br /> shortage DANGER shall be deemed in effect, and in addition to the <br /> restrictions heretofore imposed, the following severe mandator <br /> water restrictions shall be in effect. It shall be unlawful: <br /> 1. To water or sprinkle any lawn. <br /> 2. To water any vegetable garden or ornamental shrubs except <br /> during the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. <br /> 3. To make any non-essential use of water for commercial or <br /> public use, and the use of single service plates and utensils <br /> is encouraged and recommended in restaurants. <br />